Upstart Crows Reprise King Henry IV, Part 1 Friday Feb. 2
Upstart Crows of Santa Fe reprise King Henry IV, Part 1 in benefit performance Feb. 24. Courtesy/Upstart Crows
UPSTART CROWS News:
Upstart Crows of Santa Fe reprise their recent production of Shakespeare’s King Henry IV, Part 1 with a single performance at their new performance space: Upstart Crows Performance Space at La Tienda in Eldorado (7 Caliente Road, Building 1) 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24.
The show is to benefit students wishing to travel to the Stratford Festival this summer.
Tickets: Adults $20, Students $10 at the door and online.
One more chance to see Shakespeare’s history play Read More
Road Testing The SALA Event Center Vision
The SALA Event Center. Courtesy/Kevin Holsapple
By KEVIN HOLSAPPLE
SALA Volunteer
The SALA Event Center, the ambitious initiative to bring the former Reel Deal theater back to life as a place for our community to gather, watch movies, live events, and have fun is about two months into its start-up so it seemed an appropriate time to sit down with owner Allan Saenz to see how he thinks the “road test” is going. SALA has put quite a few moving parts into play already, and there are certainly more to come.
“We could have stayed closed and practiced, but we have chosen to be open and serve community Read More
Lensic Presents: Doktor Kaboom Feb. 26
Lensic Presents Doktor Kaboom with comedian and entertainer David Epley Feb. 26. Courtesy/Lensic
LENSIC News:
SANTA FE — Lensic Presents Doktor Kaboom, an interactive journey of educational and hysterical science experiments, 3 p.m. Feb. 26.
Comedian and entertainer David Epley has concocted a hilarious show that methodically studies just how much fun science can be (spoiler, it’s so much fun). Centripetal force, inertia, chemical reactions—Epley enacts the fundamentals of science and at some point, something will go KABOOM! Suggested for kids in grades 3–8, the program is equally Read More
Beso Jewels At Village Arts Friday & Saturday Feb. 10-11
Vintage Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co. Courtesy/Beso Jewels
Diamond Engagement Ring, .75ct, VS1, 18k. Courtesy/Beso Jewels
By TERESA STARR
Beso Jewels
Beso Jewels will be at Village Arts 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11.
It is almost Valentine’s Day and you deserve a gift. Wrap it and open it on the 14th.
Beso Jewels is offering a large selection of Valentine’s themed gifts. This month’s birthstone is Amethyst, and to plan ahead, March is Aquamarine.
For special jewelry requests or questions, call 505.323.1690 or email besojewels@gmail.com. Layaway Read More
Taos Chamber Music Group Presents ‘A Love Affair’ March 5
Taos Chamber Music Group’s 30th Anniversary Season includes featured musician David Yang March 5. Courtesy/TCMG
TCMG News:
The Taos Chamber Music Group’s 30th Anniversary Season continues 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5 in one performance only of “A Love Affair” at the Harwood Museum of Art in Taos.
A multi-disciplinary program of music informed by art, poetry and letters that reflects love in its many forms includes Georgia O’Keefe’s deep connection to the New Mexico landscape, Maya Angelou’s poem of human unity, and Robert and Clara Schumann’s immortal love affair.
Featured musicians are Read More
Cellicion Traditional Zuni Dancers Perform At Roundhouse
Delton Nastacio with the Cellicion Traditional Zuni Dancers performs Monday in the Rotunda of the Roundhouse. This was one of several cultural performances organized by the New Mexico Tourism Department, which is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its New Mexico True campaign this year. Matt Dahlseid/The Santa Fe New Mexican Read More
Los Alamos Light Opera’s ‘Matilda’ Is Funny, Touching, A Bit Scary And A Bit Subversive
Matilda cast members, center, Emmy Smith as Matilda Wormwood; clockwise from top left, Suzy Kroesche as Agatha Trunchbull; Monica Poston as Miss Honey; Holly Robinson as Mrs. Wormwood and Scot Johnson as Mr. Wormwood. Photos by Zachary K. Baker
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Light Opera’s productions of “Matilda The Musical” opened last weekend at the Duane Smith Auditorium. Based on the book by Roald Dahl, the musical premiered in November 2010 in England and had its Broadway debut in March 2013.
Matilda (Emmy Smith) is the story of a child genius Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Feb. 10-16, 2023
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Feb. 10-16:
Friday, Feb. 10, 2023
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. County Council Replay – 2-07-23
- 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
- 7 p.m. The Whitehouse Chronicles
- 7:30 p.m. Informed
SALA Events Happening Feb. 8 Through Feb. 12
Live In Los Alamos Presents David Berkeley Feb. 24
Singer/songwriter David Berkeley will perform with Susan Holmes and Ben Wright Feb. 24 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo
CONCERT News:
Live in Los Alamos presents singer/songwriter David Berkeley with Susan Holmes and Ben Wright 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.) Friday, Feb. 24 at Fuller Lodge.
Epic games of phone tag, conflicting schedules, international relocations and a global pandemic all conspired, at one time or another, to keep David Berkeley from performing for the Live in Los Alamos concert series. The singer-songwriter, who the San Francisco Chronicle calls “a musical poet,” will finally Read More
Santa Fe Opera Hosts Costume Sale Day March 11
A selection of colorful costume couture awaits in the Santa Fe Opera Costume Shop. Photo by Mariah Olesen
Santa Fe Opera News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera will host a costume sale Saturday, March 11 in Stieren Orchestra Hall at the Santa Fe Opera at 301 Opera Drive.
This beloved community event features the sale of costumes, fabrics and accessories including hats, masks, shoes and more from past company productions, ranging in style from Baroque to Contemporary, all priced to sell.
Event entry is free. To enhance the shopping experience, reservations for specific entry times between Read More
Full Snow Moon Among Clouds Today Over White Rock
The Full Snow Moon emerges this morning among clouds over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Daily Postcard: Rock Squirrel Stands Up At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A Rock Squirrel stands up to survey the area Jan. 21 at Bandelier National Monument. Rock squirrels are one of the park’s four types of squirrels. They are found anywhere in the park with mature stands of Ponderosa Pines, which supply food to the squirrels, who, in turn, eat a fungus that helps maintain nourishing moisture in the roots of the pine trees. They also disperse seeds that can grow into new mature pine trees. Along with Rock Squirrels, Bandelier is home to Abert’s squirrels, Red Squirrels and Golden Mantled Ground Squirrels. Courtesy/BNM Read More
Daily Postcard: Three Bucks And A Doe Spotted On Navajo
Daily Postcard: Three bucks and a doe are spotted Saturday meandering around Navajo Road. Photo by Gregg Giesler Read More
Local Quartet Offers Community Valentine Serenades
Lads and Lasses of Enchantment in 2018 at United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
By Bernadette Lauritzen
Los Alamos
The time of year has arrived when a true lover of love may decide to throw caution to the wind and send a Valentine that really sets the tone of their affection.
If that person is you, either because you are extremely behind, you really want to find the perfect gift or want a surprise that is high-brow, have we got the idea for you.
You can send a spectacular, well-dressed, one of a kind a capella Valentine. A capella is another name for a special kind of singing done by some very special Read More
Daily Postcard: Goose Edna Hisses At Dog At Ashley Pond
NHCC: $15,000 Grant Paves Way For Programs For Seniors
NHCC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is thrilled to announce that it has received a $15,000 award from AARP New Mexico, which will fund a free multidisciplinary arts program for seniors, known as Siempre Creativo.
“Through Siempre Creativo, the NHCC will be able to provide opportunities for seniors to connect with each other while expressing themselves and their cultural identity through various art forms in a supportive environment,” said Noël Bella Merriam, NHCC artistic director and co-interim executive director. “The NHCC is the perfect place for Read More
Step Up Gallery Hosts Reception For First Exhibit Of 2023
Artists Darla Graff Thompson, left, and Trish Foschi at the opening of their show, Beneath and Beyond the Night Sky, Feb. 28 at the Step Up Gallery. Courtesy photo
Artist Darla Graff Thompson speaks with exhibit participant Michael Andryc. Courtesy photo
STEP UP GALLERY News:
At the opening reception for Beneath and Beyond the Night Sky Jan. 28, artists Darla Graff Thompson and Trish Foschi greeted more than 100 visitors. The show is the first of the 2023 season at Step Up Gallery in Mesa Public Library. It runs through Feb. 22.
Los Alamos resident and ceramic sculptor, Thompson reconnected with Read More
Albuquerque Film And Music Experience Call For Entries Early Bird Deadline Feb. 6
AFMX News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Going on its 11th year, AFMX is now taking film submissions for its September spotlight festival event. The early bird discount submission deadline is Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
AFMX brings award-winning filmmakers, screenwriters, musicians, artists, distributors, industry experts, producers, casting directors, and visionaries together from around the world to celebrate the art of storytelling and collaborate into the future.
“AFMX has blossomed into a unique and educational experience for everyone in attendance over the past ten years, and we look forward to Read More
N.M. Delegation: $485,000 In Federal Funding To Support 19 Arts Organizations Across New Mexico
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Reps Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming a total of $485,000 in funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support public engagement strategies for 19 arts organizations across New Mexico.
“New Mexico’s vibrant arts community fuels our state’s culture, traditions, and economy,” Heinrich said. “These federal investments will support talented creatives across our state Read More
